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Mari Vella

Summary

Versatile Social Worker with experience working with diverse patient populations (MS, Orthopedics, Critical Care/ICU, Oncology, Renal Transplant, Cystic Fibrosis and Respirology) and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations and chronic disease management.

Work History

Social Worker

Unity Health Toronto - St.Michael's Hospital
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.

Social Worker

Access Alliance Multicultural Health And Community Services
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.

Clinical Counselor

Shepell·fgi
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Social Work -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON

Certificate - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Omega Institute
Rhinebeck, NY

Certificate - Trauma Based Counseling

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Coordinating Referrals
  • Improving Wellbeing
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Team Collaborating
  • Patient and Family Liaison
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Cultural Competency
  • Creative Thinking

Timeline

Social Worker

Unity Health Toronto - St.Michael's Hospital

Social Worker

Access Alliance Multicultural Health And Community Services

Clinical Counselor

Shepell·fgi

Masters of Social Work -

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Social Work -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Certificate - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Omega Institute

Certificate - Trauma Based Counseling

University of Toronto

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